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ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS AND ADULTS 25-54

ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (826,000) and Adults 25-54 (135,000) for the week of Oct. 27, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Big Data Plus Panel Program Ratings from Nielsen Media Research. “Nightline” was up on the previous week by double digits in Total Viewers (+10% – 826,000 vs. 754,000) and Adults 18-49 (+18% – 98,000 vs. 83,000). Season to date, “Nightline” (1.016 million, 204,000 and 139,000, respectively) leads NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (970,000, 181,000 and 126,000, respectively) in Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49. In fact, “Nightline is beating the NBC program in both key Adult demos for the 3rd straight year. This week, “Nightline” aired a new two-part special titled “Chicago Crackdown” which goes inside the Chicago immigration operation “Midway Blitz” and featured interviews with impacted families and CBP Commander Gregory Bovino; covered the recent Louvre jewelry heist; King Charles stripping his brother Andrew of royal titles; and

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October 24, 2025

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 ACROSS THE BOARD, LEADING NBC IN ALL KEY DEMOS FOR THE 4TH STRAIGHT WEEK

ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (969,000), Adults 25-54 (205,000) and Adults 18-49 (143,000) for the week of Oct. 13, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Big Data+Panel Program Ratings from Nielsen Media Research, leading NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” in all key measures for the 4th straight week. “Nightline” grew year to year across the board: Total Viewers (+6% – 969,000 vs. 911,000), Adults 25-54 (+8% – 205,000 vs. 189,000) and Adults 18-49 (+20% – 143,000 vs. 119,000). “Nightline” was up on the previous week in Total Viewers (+2% – 969,000 vs. 954,000) and Adults 18-49 (+7% – 143,000 vs. 134,000). Season to date, “Nightline” (1.099 million, 232,000 and 159,000, respectively) leads NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (1.031 million, 187,000 and 127,000, respectively) in Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49. In fact, “Nightline is beating the NBC program in both key Adult demos for the 3rd straight year. In addition, “Nightline” is up in Total Viewers (+2

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October 15, 2025

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS, ADULTS 25-54 AND ADULTS 18-49, LEADING NBC IN ALL KEY DEMOS FOR THE 3RD STRAIGHT WEEK

ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (954,000), Adults 25-54(212,000) and Adults 18-49 (134,000) for the week of Oct. 6, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Big Data Plus Panel Program Ratings from Nielsen Media Research, leading NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” in all key measures for the third consecutive week. “Nightline” saw double-digit gains in the year-ago week in Adults 25-54 (+19% – 212,000 vs. 178,000) and Adults 18-49 (+28% – 134,000 vs. 105,000). Season to date, “Nightline” (1.122 million, 240,000 and 164,000, respectively) leads NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (990,000, 183,000 and 125,000, respectively) in Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49 for the 3rd straight year. In addition, “Nightline” is up in Total Viewers (+2% – 1.122 million vs. 1.099 million). This week, “Nightline” covered former NFL Quarterback Mark Sanchez facing charges that could see him serving prison time after an alleged altercation in Indianapolis; two years since the Oct. 7,

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October 8, 2025

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS, ADULTS 25-54 AND ADULTS 18-49, LEADING NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’ IN ALL KEY DEMOS FOR THE 2ND STRAIGHT WEEK

ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (1.070 million), Adults 25-54 (221,000) and Adults 18-49 (158,000) for the week of Sept. 29, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Big Data Plus Panel Program Ratings from Nielsen Media Research, leading NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” in all key measures for the second straight week. For the second week in a row, “Nightline” improved on the same week last year in Total Viewers (+3% – 1.070 million vs. 1.036 million) and Adults 18-49 (+5% – 158,000 vs. 150,000). On Monday (9/29/25), “Nightline” turned in its top Adults 18-49 telecast (346,000) in over 3 months — since 6/19/25. Season to date, “Nightline” (1.174 million, 251,000 and 177,000, respectively) leads NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (985,000, 183,000 and 122,000, respectively) in Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49 for the 3rd straight year. In addition, “Nightline” is up in Total Viewers (+5% – 1.174 million vs. 1.120 million) versus the comparable weeks last season

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October 3, 2025

WITH LARGEST VIEWERSHIP IN 7 YEARS, ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN ALL KEY DEMOS FOR SEASON PREMIERE

For the opening week of the 2025-2026 season, ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (1.200 million), Adults 25-54 (270,000) and Adults 18-49 (190,000) for the week of Sept. 22, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Big Data Plus Panel Program Ratings from Nielsen Media Research, leading NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” in all key measures during premiere week for the 4th straight year. “Nightline” delivered substantial increases on the previous week across the board: Total Viewers (+62% – 1.200 million vs. 742,000), Adults 25-54 (+100% – 270,000 vs. 135,000) and Adults 18-49 (+118% – 190,000 vs. 87,000). “Nightline” drew its largest overall audience in nearly 2 years and delivered its strongest Adult 25-54 performance in 20 months — since weeks of 11/20/23 and 1/15/24, respectively. “Nightline” posted double-digit gains on the year-ago premiere week in Total Viewers (+14% – 1.200 million vs. 1.052 million), Adults 25-54 (+13% – 270,000 vs. 240,000) and Adults 18-49 (+13% – 190

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September 16, 2025

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS, ADULTS 25-54, AND ADULTS 18-49, LEADING CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’ IN ALL THREE MEASURES

ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (740,000), Adults 25-54(161,000) and Adults 18-49 (112,000) during the week of Sept. 8, 2025, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research, leading CBS’ “After Midnight” and NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” across the board. For the 2nd week in a row, “Nightline” improved on the previous week in Total Viewers (+8% – 740,000 vs. 684,000), Adults 25-54 (+33% – 161,000 vs. 121,000) and Adults 18-49 (+45% – 112,000 vs. 77,000). “Nightline” hit 3-month highs across the board — since w/o 6/16/25. This week, “Nightline” covered the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk; a Tyler Perry accuser speaking out in their first television interview; summer camps aiming to combat the rise of screen-addicted young teens and adults; Seth Rogen’s cannabis lifestyle brand; Chaka Khan, Patti Labelle and Stephanie Mills opening up about their legendary tour with Gladys Knight; Brooks Nader and her sisters’ new Hulu show, “Love Thy N

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July 22, 2025

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN ADULTS 18-49, LEADING CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’ IN THE DEMO FOR THE 6TH CONSECUTIVE WEEK

ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Adults 18-49 (91,000) during the week of July 14, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research, leading CBS’ “After Midnight” and NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” in the demo for the 6th week in a row. “Nightline” posted week-to-week increases in Adults 25-54 (+12% – 148,000 vs. 132,000) and Adults 18-49 (+7% – 91,000 vs. 85,000), hitting a 4-week high in the key Adult news demo — since w/o 6/16/25. “Nightline” improved on the same week last year in Total Viewers (+16% – 685,000 vs. 591,000), Adults 25-54 (+3% – 148,000 vs. 144,000) and Adults 18-49 (+17% – 91,000 vs. 78,000). This week, “Nightline” covered the new “Superman” movie; a new book that reveals stunning details of Idaho college murders; music icon Cyndi Lauper looking back on her storied career; Miley Cyrus’ new visual album, “Something Beautiful,” on Disney+; the 1995 disappearance of a TV anchor, now the focus of the ABC News Studios series “Her Last Broadcast: Th

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July 15, 2025

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS AND ADULTS 18-49 VS. CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’ FOR 2ND CONSECUTIVE WEEK

ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (725,000) and Adults 18-49 (85,000) during the week of July 7, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research, leading CBS’ “After Midnight” and NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” for the 2nd week in a row. “Nightline” posted Total Viewer gains both week to week (+9% – 725,000 vs. 663,000) and year to year (+11% – 725,000 vs. 655,000). This week, “Nightline” covered the catastrophic flooding in Texas; University of Idaho victims’ loved ones speaking out after killer’s plea deal; the show’s year-long reporting on students who struggle with substance abuse as they fight for their recovery in hopes of graduating from Denver’s 5280 High School; the “Jaws” 50th anniversary celebration on Martha’s Vineyard; ABC News Studios’ new docuseries “Born to Be Viral: The Real Lives of Kidfluencers”; ”Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Dolores Catania candidly sharing her experience with taking weight loss medication; “Squid Game” b

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July 9, 2025

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS AND ADULTS 18-49 VS. CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’

ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (663,000) and Adults 18-49 (96,000) the week of June 30, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research, leading CBS’ “After Midnight” and NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” in both measures. “Nightline” improved on the previous week in Adults 25-54 (+8% – 138,000 vs. 128,000) and Adults 18-49 (+9% – 96,000 vs. 88,000). “Nightline” saw gains on the same week last year in Total Viewers (+3% – 663,000 vs. 644,000) and Adults 18-49 (+4% – 96,000 vs. 92,000). This week, “Nightline” covered the verdict in the Sean “Diddy” Combs case; co-anchor Juju Chang’s sit down with Todd and Julie Chrisley in one of their first interviews since their release from federal prison; Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students, agreeing to plead guilty to all counts; New Kids on the Block kicking off first ever Las Vegas residency and more. NOTE: On Friday (7/4/25), “Nightline” was coded as a special due to

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June 24, 2025

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN ALL KEY TARGET DEMOS 18-49 VS. CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’ FOR 2ND CONSECUTIVE WEEK, AND CLAIMS TOP SPOT IN TOTAL VIEWERS FOR THE 5TH STRAIGHT WEEK.

ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (889,000), Adults 25-54 (216,000) and Adults 18-49 (158,000) the week of June 16, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research, leading CBS’ “After Midnight” and NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” across the board for the 2nd week in a row. In addition, “Nightline” took the top spot in Total Viewers for the 5th straight week. “Nightline” increased week to week in Total Viewers (+7% – 889,000 vs. 833,000). “Nightline” drew its largest overall audience in 5 months – since w/o 1/13/25. “Nightline” posted double-digit gains year to year in all key target demos: Total Viewers (+16% – 889,000 vs. 766,000), Adults 25-54 (+23% – 216,000 vs. 175,000) and Adults 18-49 (+39% – 158,000 vs. 114,000). On Monday (6/16/25), “Nightline” scored its most-watched telecast (1.112 million) in 5 months – since 1/13/25. This week, “Nightline” covered the verdict of not guilty of murder in Karen Read’s retrial and the prosecution’s key witn

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ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS AND ADULTS 25-54

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 ACROSS THE BOARD, LEADING NBC IN ALL KEY DEMOS FOR THE 4TH STRAIGHT WEEK

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS, ADULTS 25-54 AND ADULTS 18-49, LEADING NBC IN ALL KEY DEMOS FOR THE 3RD STRAIGHT WEEK

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS, ADULTS 25-54 AND ADULTS 18-49, LEADING NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’ IN ALL KEY DEMOS FOR THE 2ND STRAIGHT WEEK

WITH LARGEST VIEWERSHIP IN 7 YEARS, ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN ALL KEY DEMOS FOR SEASON PREMIERE

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS, ADULTS 25-54, AND ADULTS 18-49, LEADING CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’ IN ALL THREE MEASURES

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN ADULTS 18-49, LEADING CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’ IN THE DEMO FOR THE 6TH CONSECUTIVE WEEK

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS AND ADULTS 18-49 VS. CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’ FOR 2ND CONSECUTIVE WEEK

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS AND ADULTS 18-49 VS. CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN ALL KEY TARGET DEMOS 18-49 VS. CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’ FOR 2ND CONSECUTIVE WEEK, AND CLAIMS TOP SPOT IN TOTAL VIEWERS FOR THE 5TH STRAIGHT WEEK.

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